Edinburgh street cordoned off by police after 'stabbing' leaves man in hospital
An Edinburgh street has been taped off by police after a ‘stabbing’ which left a man in hospital.
Police descended on Wardlaw Street at around at around 2.40pm on Tuesday, March 24, following reports of a 50-year-old man having been found with serious injuries.
He was taken to hospital for treatment and remains in a serious condition.
Police Scotland said a 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Wardlaw Street has been taped off at both ends, and two sections of pavement on Gorgie Road, between Wheatfield Street and Gorgie Church, and Wardlaw Street and White Park, have also been cordoned off.
Images taken at the scene show police tape blocking the road, with officers guiding traffic in the area.
A witness said there were about five police cars in attendance.
Drivers are facing delays on Gorgie Road, with traffic travelling in both directions currently affected.
Detective Inspector Alan Sharp said: “Our enquiries are ongoing in the Wardlaw Street area. We would urge any witnesses or anyone with information which may assist our investigation to contact us.”
Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting incident number 1900 of March 24.